16-2.03A General 16-2.03A(1) Summary
Section 16-2.03 includes specifications for constructing high-visibility fences.
A high-visibility fence is shown on the Bid Item List as a temporary fence (Type ESA).
16-2.03A(2) Definitions
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16-2.03A(3) Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance for the high-visibility fabric.
16-2.03A(4) Quality Assurance
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16-2.03B Materials
High-visibility fabric must be manufactured from polypropylene, polyethylene, or a combination of both.
Identify, store, and handle the fabric under ASTM D4873.
The fabric must be orange, contain UV inhibitors, and have a width of at least 48 inches and openings from 1 by 1 inch to 2 by 4 inches.
The minimum roll weight for a 4-by-100-foot roll of fabric must be 12 lb.
The minimum tensile strength of the fabric must be 320 lb when tested under ASTM D4595.
Posts must be either wood or steel.
Each wood post must:
1. Be untreated fir, redwood, cedar, or pine and cut from sound timber
2. Be straight and free from loose or unsound knots or other defects that would make it unfit for use
3. Have a cross section of at least 2 by 2 inches
4. Have a length of at least 6 feet
5. Have a pointed bottom end
Each steel post must have:
1. U, T, L, or other cross-sectional shape that resists failure from lateral loads.
2. Weight of at least 3/4 lb/ft.
3. Length of at least 6 feet.
4. Pointed bottom end.
5. Safety cap attached to the exposed end. The cap must be orange or red plastic and fit snugly to the post.
16-2.03C Construction
Install posts at a maximum 8-foot center-to-center spacing.
Embed each post in the ground at least 16 inches.
Attach fabric to wood posts with nails or staples.
Attach fabric to steel posts with tie wires or locking plastic fasteners at a maximum spacing of 8 inches.
Maintain posts in a vertical position.
Reattach any detached fabric.
Replace any damaged fabric.
16-2.03D Payment
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16-2.04 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION MATS 16-2.04A General 16-2.04A(1) General 16-2.04A(1)(a) Summary
Section 16-2.04A includes general specifications for constructing temporary construction mats.
A temporary construction mat is shown on the Bid Item List as a temporary wetland protection mat.
16-2.04A(1)(b) Definitions
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16-2.04A(1)(c) Submittals
Submit a schedule for the placement and removal of the mats. Include the location, mat type, and placement and removal dates for each location. Describe the method of installing and removing the mats.
16-2.04A(1)(d) Quality Assurance
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16-2.04A(2) Materials
A temporary construction mat must be manufactured (1) for use as a temporary roadway, (2) to protect the ground without ground preparation, and (3) to prevent permanent damage and minimize temporary damage to a wetland.
16-2.04A(3) Construction
The mats must provide a continuous cover over the wetlands. Seal openings around any columns or other obstacles. Obtain authorization for the seals.
Mats must be free from soil, seeds, or other organic or hazardous material before entering the work area.
Conduct temporary installation activities on the mats or outside of wetlands.
Do not install mats whenever the National Weather Service predicts at least a 50 percent probability of precipitation within 72 hours.
Clean debris from the mats daily. Inspect the mats and immediately replace or repair damaged or broken mats.
When no longer needed, move mats to a washout location and clean them before removing them from the job site. The washout location must be outside of wetlands and ESAs and inside the cleared work area where wash water and other material will not enter any wetlands, streams, or ESAs.
16-2.04A(4) Payment
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16-2.04B HDPE Mats 16-2.04B(1) General
Section 16-2.04B includes specifications for constructing HDPE temporary construction mats.
16-2.04B(2) Materials
An HDPE mat must:
1. Be made of HDPE
2. Be at least 4 feet wide by 8 feet long and 1/2 inch thick
3. Have a load-bearing capacity of at least 60 tons
16-2.04B(3) Construction
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16-2.04B(4) Payment
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16-2.04C–16-2.04G Reserved 16-2.05 JOB SITE WATER CONTROL 16-2.05A General 16-2.05A(1) General
Section 16-2.05 includes specifications for controlling water to provide a dry working area at the job site.
16-2.05A(2) Materials
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16-2.05A(3) Construction
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16-2.05A(4) Payment
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16-2.05C–16-2.05G Reserved
16-3–16-10 RESERVED
DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE
17 GENERAL
17-1 GENERAL
17-1.01 GENERAL
Section 17 includes general specifications for grading.
17-1.02 MATERIALS
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17-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
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17-1.04 PAYMENT
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17-2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
17-2.01 GENERAL
Section 17-2 includes specifications for clearing and grubbing.
Clearing and grubbing consists of removing objectionable material from the following construction areas:
1. Highways
2. Bridges and other structures
3. Roads, road approaches, streets, and ramps
4. Material sites
5. Ditches and channels
6. Areas enclosed by interchange loops and ramps
7. Other described areas
The Department may salvage materials from improvements before the bid opening date.
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